Wrongful Discharge Attorney / Wrongful Termination Lawyer
Fayetteville, Beckley, and all of West Virginia
Wrongful Termination/Wrongful Discharge
In West Virginia, wrongful termination happens in far too many companies across the state. Many employees fail to realize that there are laws to protect them from unfounded discharge.
The West Virginia Wrongful Termination Lawyers at Hewitt & Salvatore, PLLC are here to make sure that employers in violation of state laws are held financially responsible for needlessly disregarding the rights of employees.
Determining Wrongful Termination
After being let go from a job, you may be confused about why your contribution to the company was overlooked. Our wrongful discharge attorneys have helped clients in Beckley, Fayetteville, and all of West Virginia seek damages after they were fired for illegal reasons. Here are a few examples of firing practices that violate state employment laws:
- Employer breach of contact
- Employee refusal to break a handbook rule
- Employee request for time off
- Discrimination on the basis or sexual orientation, sex, race, national origin, marital status, or disability
- Whistleblowing (informing the government of an employer’s illegal activity)
We will conduct a thorough investigation of your wrongful termination claim. This process may include evaluating company records, interviewing fellow and former employees, speaking to management, and others in an attempt to prove misconduct. Financial analysts will help to put together a report detailing the financial consequences of the termination, helping you recover from the impact of a lost job. In addition to the financial ramifications of wrongful termination, we may also be able to get you compensation for the damage that was done to your professional reputation.
What to Do if You Have Been Terminated
Proving wrongful termination can be challenging. To ensure our attorneys have the right tools to proceed with your claim, please make sure you provide us with any important documents that might help including the following: company handbook/policies in writing, a copy of your employment contract, any performance reviews or promotion notifications, professional licensing/certification, or any other memos, e-mails, or communications which may pertain to your employment or discharge.
If you believe your former employer is guilty of wrongful termination, please contact the West Virginia wrongful discharge attorneys at Hewitt & Salvatore, PLLC right away. We would be happy to discuss your situation during a free, personal consultation in Beckley or Fayetteville. One call, that’s all.
